2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1288 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S2000 | 600 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 2772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |